Leighton Bayola

Leighton Bayola is an experienced financial professional currently serving as an Analyst at Cross Creek, where expertise in public markets and venture investing is combined. Leighton is also involved with the Goff Strategic Leadership Center as part of the Goff Trailblazers in Business Strategy and holds a position as an Equity Research Analyst with the University of Utah Student Investment Fund. Previous experience includes an Acquisition Intern role at Platform Accounting Group and a Financial Analyst position at EPIC INVESTMENTS, focusing on healthcare acquisitions. In earlier roles, Leighton served as an Account Executive at The Blindman and conducted financial analysis at Tanner Parker Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Leighton is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, expected to graduate in December 2024.